ArticleExperimental brain research2025
Covariation of corticospinal excitability and the autonomous nervous system by virtual reality: the roller coaster effect.
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- Game changer? Cognitive-motor effects of VR exergaming compared to video-based training.Annals of medicine · 2026Trial
- Comparing embedded virtual reality combat to traditional warm-ups on fencing performance and fatigue: Protocol for a randomized crossover trial.JSAMS plus · 2026Article
- Neuromuscular and behavioural evidence of motor control adaptations following 8 weeks of virtual reality exergaming.European journal of applied physiology · 2026Article
- The Relationship Between the Cortico-Diaphragmatic Conduction Pathway and Cardiopulmonary Function in Healthy Individuals.The clinical respiratory journal · 2026Article
- Heart rate variability dynamics during virtual reality roller coaster experience: correlations with vestibular function and motion sickness susceptibility.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Social and physiological stress elicit divergent psycho-physiological dynamics and motor cortex activation.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer simulation of a three-dimensional environment, often displayed by means of a headset with integrated screens. While VR is known to consistently stimulate the autonomic nervous system, little is known regarding a possible effect on corticospinal excitability, or regarding a potential link between autonomous and voluntary nervous system modulations during VR. Fifteen healthy young participants were enrolled in a single-session experiment. They were seated in a comfortable chair and equipped with a VR headset that displayed a simulated roller coaster ride. Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) and cardiovascular markers (heart rate, heart rate variability) were monitored throughout the experiment. Corticospinal excitability was quantified by measuring the amplitude of the motor evoked potential (MEP), elicited by transcranial magnetic stimulation on the cortical representation of the right First Dorsal Interosseous (FDI) muscle. Results showed modulation in skin conductance, according to the phase of the roller coaster. Corticospinal excitability was increased during downhill and decreased during uphill phases, as compared to flat sections. The evolution of MEP/Mmax was concomitant and correlated to the evolution of GSR. No effect was observed on any of the cardiovascular markers. The present study showed that VR can be an efficient stimulus to modulate corticospinal excitability, even in the absence of a motor simulated situation. These data suggest a potential link between voluntary and autonomic nervous system regulation during VR of stressful situations. This study highlights the attractiveness of VR as an efficient stressor for both autonomous and motor systems, in sport training and in rehabilitation.
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